Despite a straightforward name and simple, white packaging, the Maine Beer Company has emerged as one of New England’s most exciting small breweries. From the standout Lunch IPA to Zoe and Peeper Ales, MBC churns out tiny batches of above-average beers.
The brewery’s latest offering, King Titus Porter, is named after a silverback gorilla. The Portland brewery donates 1 percent of profits to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and other environmental nonprofits. There’s a tiny picture of King Titus, the gorilla, on the bottle, right above the slogan “Do what’s right.” Concern for the environment is not out of place in Maine, nor is good beer. If you want a quick beer-themed day trip, you can’t go wrong in Portland.
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King Titus is an amazing beer. Incredible flavor. Hop Noir is good but it was better last year. Seems like they tinkered with the recipe a bit an took flavor out of it. If you like King Titus check out Attic & Eves from Slumbrew. Outstanding brown ale with tons of flavor, very complex. So much good beer coming out of local brewers!